Newbie From Scotchland

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  1. Too hot

    Too hot Well-Known Member

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    Hi guys newbie here just looking to get back on a Triumph after a couple of BMW`s.
    I had a Tiger 1050 for about five years then in a moment of madness decided to sell and buy a R9T.
    Unfortunately this turned out to be too small and uncomfortable for me!!
    I then decided a GSA1200 would be more appropriate, but it turned out to be too big heavy and not for me.
    Now I have decided a Speed Triple is for me.....but I wonder how it compares size wise to the r9t ?
    Has anyone had both or how do they compare.
     
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  2. Frecklechops

    Frecklechops Noble Member

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    Hello! Can't help with your question as I've only just bought myself a big bike. But I'm also in Scotland!
     
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  3. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

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    Welcome aboard Too hot, Frecklechops too, sorry, can't give you a comparison but suggest you maybe take a Speed triple for a test ride, I've had mine, a 15 plate for about 18 months now and love it, I don't think you'd be disappointed.
     
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  4. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Too Hot, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
  5. TEZ 217

    TEZ 217 Crème de la Crème

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    welcome to the forum Too hot and Frecklechops always room for another Jock and Jockess :cool::cool::cool:
     
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  6. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Too hot and welcome to the forum :)

    Test ride is the way forward for a comparison.
     
  7. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Too hot.

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  8. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome. Can't compair with a Beemer, but love my 2005 speed triple!
     
  11. Bryf

    Bryf Guest

    #11 Bryf, Jul 10, 2019
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    Hi and welcome from another Scot. Again can't compare the two bikes you mention but I took a Speed Triple out a month or two ago when my Speed Twin was in getting her 500 mile service and loved it, plenty power and handles really well, I am sure you will enjoy it. Cheers
     
  12. Foxy1

    Foxy1 Crème de la Crème

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    Eyup mate, welcome to t'forum.
     
  13. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Too Hot, and welcome to the forum :cool: good luck with your choice
     
  14. Bad Billy

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    Hi Mate & Welcome to the Forum :cool:
     
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  15. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome.....
     
  16. mpllineman

    mpllineman First Class Member

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    Good morning and welcome aboard.Enjoy and ride safe. Best of luck with your decision!
     

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